Over the years, Rocky and Dian Cooper have built Brush Country Studios
into one of the top taxidermy businesses in the Lone Star State.
Together, they have won many competitions, including National Champion,
Safari Club International Champion, and the Texas State Championship.
Together, they have won many competitions, including National Champion, Safari Club
International Champion, and the Texas State Championship. "Competing against other taxidermists
has educated us on every aspect of up-to-date taxidermy skills, anatomy of the animals, and various
top-quality supplies available - all to give our clients the ultimate in artful and realistic mounts," says Rocky.
In the summer of '92, Rocky entered a life size nyala in the Texas State Championship,
winning People's Choice, Judge's Choice, First Place, Best of Category and Best of Show.
The mount went on to take FIRST PLACE at the National Taxidermy Competition in Richmond, Virginia.
Dian took FIRST PLACE with a life-size gray fox in 1991 at the Arkansas State Championship
along with other awards at the Texas State Championship. In addition, Brush Country Studios was
honored to help the Houston Museum of Natural Science with The Serengeti Exhibit, which consists of
about forty African animals. Over the years they have mounted several animals for the museum.
Avid big game hunters, Rocky and Dian have been on many safaris, enabling them to study the
anatomy and habitat of African big game. In 1995, Dian took an elephant and cape buffalo and Rocky
bagged a leopard and lion. "Our BIG FOUR SAFARI was something we dreamed of for a long time. We
wanted to get our big cats perfect and I think we succeeded," says Rocky, now called "The Cat Man".
With competing behind them, Rocky and Dian now concentrate on running their studio as
professional as possible. With their dedicated staff, their goal is a ten-to-twelve month completion
on all mounts. For hunters all over the world, Brush Country Studios can transform that
one-in-a-lifetime trophy into an artistic recreation sure to take your breathe away.
With the expertise of owners, Rocky and Dian Cooper, and their dedicated team of gifted craftsman, Brush Country Studios' goal it to give our clients the finest taxidermy work available. Every craftsman associated with Brush Country has proven major award winning credentials. More importantly, the award winning efforts are consistently shown in the large number of customer mounts every month.
Office Manager, Daffanie Williams with daughter Savant.
Daffanie is a grand asset to running Brush Country Studios
efficiently and professionally. She is always ready to help you
with a cheerful smile. Always know she is ready to help you
with any questions or needs you may have.